Vinyl Floor Installation

Vinyl Floor Installation - Step #3

Laying Roll Goods

You may need a felt lining or base coat. However, you can lay most roll goods directly on any solid and even surface.

Begin laying the floor with the edge with the most obstructions. Position it carefully so you do not tear the floor covering. Unroll the flooring a little at a time. You may need to keep the roll higher at the opposite end to make installation easier.

After the flooring is in place, glue any seams. Pull one edge of the seam back and tape it with masking tape. Using the other edge as a straightedge, place a pencil mark on the floor. Pull back the second edge of the flooring and tape it back.

Using the recommended adhesive, spread it along the pencil line. The adhesive should extend no less than 2" on each side of the line. The full width of your notched trowel is probably the easiest measure. Do not spread the adhesive all the way to the wall. Leave about 12" between the end of the adhesive and the wall (Fig. 10).

Remove the tape from one edge of the flooring and press it down into the adhesive. Release the other edge and carefully align it with the edge that is already down. Press it down firmly into the adhesive. Remove any excess adhesive that might have come up through the seam. Seal the seam with the recommended seam sealer.

If you are going to use molding, you can use a staple gun to secure the edges. Start at the seam and be sure the staples are close enough to the wall so the quarter round will cover them. For areas such as doors where the staple will show, use adhesive or metal molding strips. If you are not using quarter round, you will probably want to use adhesive around the edges.

If you decide to use adhesive on the entire floor, follow the same directions for cutting the flooring. Follow the manufacturer's direction for applying the adhesive. Make the seams as described before.

Use a notched spreader to apply the recommended adhesive.

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